Platelet-derived immuno-inflammatory indices show best performance in early prediction of COVID-19 progression.

Jelena Milenkovic Boris J Djindjic Branka Djordjevic Vladana Stojiljkovic Dijana StojanovićStana PetrovicIvan Matejic

Published in: Journal of clinical laboratory analysis (2022)

Indices that include platelet count in combination with neutrophil and/or lymphocyte counts displayed the best discriminatory ability and prognostic value of COVID-19 outcomes. Additionally, LIC showed promising results in the early identification of severe COVID-19.

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